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About the Course

General Course Info

Contact email: questions@ad.ufl.edu

Contact phone: 352-392-8660

Course Description

Introduction to the Ethics of AI provides a framework for identifying and navigating some of the ethical issues arising from AI applications. By the end of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of relevant ethical concepts, be better equipped to assess the ethical ramifications of current and future AI applications, and earn .4 CEU as well as a certificate of completion. 

Course Goals and Objectives 

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain some central ethical concepts
    2. Recognize some of the general ethical concerns arising from AI applications across various domains.  
    3. Critically evaluate AI applications through an ethical lens.

Course Policies

Participation Policy

Unlike a traditional classroom-based course, you do not need to show up to class at a specific time every day in an asynchronous online course. Instead, you need to review the course in its entirety, including the videos and readings, and complete all quizzes. You should finish the course no later than 8 weeks after registration when your access will expire. 

Course Communications

For questions, please contact questions@ad.ufl.edu or call 352-392-8660. 

Digital Certificate 

Instructions will be available in your online course for how to view and print your certificate of successful completion once you have met the following requirements:

  • Complete all modules AND
  • Score 100% on each quiz (You will have unlimited attempts.)

Course Technology

The following are helpful links that will help you navigate the course. 

UF Policies

University Honor Policy

UF students are bound by The Honor Pledge which states, “We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honor and integrity by abiding by the Honor Code. On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or
implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.”

The Honor Code (https://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/student-conducthonor-code/) specifies a number of behaviors that are in violation of this code and the possible sanctions. Furthermore, you are obligated to report any condition that facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult with the instructor in this class.

Students Requiring Accommodations

Students requesting accommodation for disabilities must contact UF Office of Professional and Workforce Development (questions@dce.ufl.edu). Accommodations are not retroactive. Therefore, students should contact the office before registering for the course.

Netiquette Communication Courtesy

All members of the class are expected to follow rules of common courtesy in all email messages, threaded discussions, and chats. 

Software Use

All faculty, staff, and students of the University are required and expected to obey the laws and legal agreements governing software use. Failure to do so can lead to monetary damages and/or criminal penalties for the individual violator. Because such violations are also against University policies and rules, disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate. We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to uphold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

Student Privacy

There are federal laws protecting your privacy with regards to grades earned in courses and on individual assignments. For more information, please see Notification to Students of FERPA Rights (http://registrar.ufl.edu/catalog0910/policies/regulationferpa.html).

Student Help

Course Technology Support

For non-content related issues with your online course, please contact:

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